Today, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch received her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Deaconess Clinic Downtown Chestnut in Evansville.






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Feb. 5, 2021





Lt. Gov. Crouch receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

*STATEHOUSE (Feb. 5, 2021) * Today, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch received her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Deaconess Downtown Clinic Vax site on Chestnut Street in Evansville.

"The COVID-19 vaccine is one tool we have to help Hoosiers end this pandemic and return to a sense of normalcy," Crouch said. "Thank you to the healthcare workers who helped administer my vaccination, and I encourage eligible Hoosiers to schedule an appointment and help keep themselves healthy with this extra layer of protection. Registering online was easy and only took me a couple of minutes."

Crouch, who is 68, received the Pfizer vaccination and is scheduled to receive her second dose in approximately three weeks.

Earlier this week, Indiana opened COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals 65 and older. Appointments can be made by visiting ourshot.in.gov [ [link removed] ] or by calling 211.A caregiver or loved one may make an appointment on behalf of an eligible senior.

Vaccinations are made available at no out-of-pocket costs to patients.Vaccine providers can bill a patients insurance for a fee to administer the vaccine, but will not be able to charge the patient. Providers can seek reimbursement for uninsured patients from the Health Resources and Services Administrations Provider Relief Fund.

To read the latest information on Indiana's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, visit coronavirus.in.gov [ [link removed] ].

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*Photo Caption:* Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch receives her first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at Deaconess Downtown Clinic Vax site on Chestnut Street in Evansville. Earlier this week, Indiana opened COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals 65 and older.

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"The Lieutenant Governor constitutionally serves as the President of the Indiana Senate, statutorily serves as the Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, chairs the Indiana Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Task Force and oversees four state agencies. "

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